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Tackling My Tassel Obsession

by Lindsay Ballard on March 19, 2009 23 Comments

The cutest tassels in the whole entire world have been hanging around the Internet. Have you spotted them?

We must first pay homage to the pioneer of the most luxurious tassely tassels on the entire planet. You know who I’m talking about. I really don’t even have to say her name.

The Nester is pretty much my hero, and her gorgeous tassels leave absolutely nothing to be desired. They look so soft and warm…I just want to rub them on my cheek like one of those psychos that you’d see in a movie. You can own your own tassely goodness directly from the Nester (insert squeal like a 31 12 year old seeing New Kids on the Block) by visiting her Etsy store.

I nearly fell off of the couch when I this adorable bird house tassel on a blog I happened upon.

Selia at Down The Rabbit Hole made this lovely. It doesn’t appear from her blog that she sells her tassels, but I think she should…especially after seeing this one she made:

A gnome tassel! I can’t get enough of this little guy. The colors are fantastic. Wouldn’t this be adorable in a playroom or on a back porch overlooking a lovely garden? I can actually picture exactly where it would be hung in my house.

Just in time for Easter, Megity has listed this darling tassel in her Etsy Store. I know bunnies are a plenty this time of year, but I am of the mindset that rabbits can be displayed in the home all year long.

Last but not least is this sweet little red house nested a top neutral fluff. You can find this one in the Etsy store of The Tassel House. It just screams country warmth, doesn’t it?

I totally just made up that “country warmth” thing, but I think I’m going to start using it. It sounds good, doesn’t it?

I’m in love with tassels. I want to hang them all over my house, pretty much on anything that will stand still. My husband may even find one hanging on his ear if he continues to spend so much time vegging on the couch! In order to do so, I must first teach myself how to make them just as beautifully as these others are crafted.

I’m off to teach myself the fine art of tasseling…and I just may pass along some tips to you when I figure it out. I know you are totally freaking out over the thought of a tassel tutorial, huh? 😉

In the meantime, visit the shops listed above and support these wonderful Etsy artisans! And visit Julia at Hooked on Houses to see what others are hooked on this week.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.

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Comments

  1. Remodeling Guy says

    March 19, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Hey! I wouldn’t have figured on being a tassle fan if you asked me awhile back. But, it’s no secret we’re big fans of The Nester too and when we were up at The Nest, we got an awesome tassle for our Christmas tree! Now, I love tassles!

    Have fun hanging them everywhere!

    Tim

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  2. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    March 19, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    I don’t own any tassel, but after seeing so many in the blogging world, I find myself looking for places to put them.

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  3. Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home says

    March 19, 2009 at 9:55 pm

    What a fabulous collection of tassels! Thanks so much for sharing these photographs. ~Arleen

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  4. The Tiny Homestead says

    March 19, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    oh those are really great tassels! that would make a tassel-lover out of anyone. I was on the fence before…but now I see a tassel or 3 in my future.

    Reply
  5. Clean and Classic Interiors says

    March 19, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    I’ve one of those that has a perfect tassel in mind but I just have never found it! Maybe I need to make my own from your tassel tutorial! Ha! First maybe I should just check out Nester’s shop! Thanks for the great ideas!

    Reply
  6. Holly says

    March 19, 2009 at 11:28 pm

    I don’t have any, but those sure are cute!

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  7. DesignTies says

    March 19, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    I never realized tassels could be so creative!! The rabbit one is cute 🙂

    I came across a nice beachy tassel that you might want to check out:

    http://abeachcottage.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/02/a-beach-cottage-tassel.html

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  8. Kim @ Forever Wherever says

    March 19, 2009 at 11:52 pm

    Of course The Nester’s tassel is my favorite. She also has a beautiful bunny tassel in her shop! Perfect for Spring!

    What a pretty post Lindsay!
    ~Kim

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  9. Mrs. Petrie says

    March 19, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Tassels have come such a long way from what I remember seeing at my grandma’s house. I LOOOVVVEEE the gnome tassel!!!

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  10. the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says

    March 20, 2009 at 12:29 am

    Okay, the gnome tassel just cracks me up…I’d giggle every time I saw it if it were in my home!

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  11. Maya says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:16 am

    Have have not ever seen tassels like these, seems you can do pretty much anything. Cool.

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  12. Amy says

    March 19, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    I love tassels and these are fabulous!!! I love the Easter Bunny and the Bird….Thanks for stopping by!!!

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  13. amariaf2000 says

    March 20, 2009 at 7:27 am

    I was reading your post just now through HOH, and about fell on the floor when I saw you posted one of my tassels! (The Tassel House)
    I’m blushing! Crazy thing – I do believe the red bird house is country warm – I sold it to a lady in Japan!
    Thanks so much for including me!
    ~angela @ peonypatch

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  14. Anonymous says

    March 20, 2009 at 7:35 am

    Found your site from Hooked on Houses. I just love the The Tassel House. I have purchased many tassels through her shop and she is great to work with and her workmanship is meticulous.
    Just thought I would pass this along to all of you who love tassels. Thanks for a great post!! Linda Christine lindasheirlooms@yahoo.com

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  15. Bella Casa says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:31 am

    I love tassels, too. I just bought one from The Nester and blogged about it this week, it’s gorgeous! There is a blog on my blog list that is all about tassels, you might want to check that one out, too.

    Have a great weekend!

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  16. The Nester says

    March 20, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    I think I need to start a club for all of us tasselers! Tasselholics anonoymous?

    Thanks for Featuring Nesting Place

    Reply
  17. kerri says

    March 20, 2009 at 10:36 am

    I have to admit I don't know where tassles should go besides as curtain ties, so I'm at a loss as to where those larger creations would look appropriate. BUT. Very cute. Maybe it's because I have all boys that I think of decor in more tailored ways?

    BTW, Thanks for visiting my Blue & Green post!

    Reply
  18. Best Life says

    March 20, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    I thought tassles were out of style, but not these. They are gorgeous! Thanks! Lisa~

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  19. Allidink says

    March 20, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    I love them too! Oh these are so great! Thanks for the tip!!!

    All the best,
    Allison

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  20. Alison says

    March 21, 2009 at 7:40 pm

    those the cutest bout of necessities I’ve ever seen! Please, please post a tassel tutorial!

    Reply
  21. Phillips Phamily Mama says

    March 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    Very fun! I’ve admired the tassels around blogland as well and will have to check back for a tutorial.

    Reply
  22. Pamela says

    August 7, 2009 at 5:00 pm

    Love the Nome tassel and I actually have his twin sitting on a shelf in my kitchen. Never thought to make him a tassel! Too cute!

    Reply

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

Lindsay lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband (Tom), children (Zack and Emma), and dogs (Duke and Jill). She plays roller derby for the Rockin' City Rollergirls out of Round Rock, Texas.


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